Deep Fried Prime Rib

Deep Fried Prime Rib—y’all, imagine a prime rib with a crispy, golden crust that seals in every bit of its tender, juicy goodness. Deep frying takes this beauty to a whole new level, giving you a rib roast that’s so rich and flavorful, your family’ll be talking about it for years to come!

Deep Fried Prime Rib

I deep fried a prime rib and it was so delicious.

Absolutely amazing!

Like, I start to drool just thinking about it.

You see, I was going to have a big salad for dinner last week. But then, I saw a video of a bearded man frying a prime rib on Facebook and basically, that was the end of that.

I didn’t have salad for dinner. 😉

Why You’ll Love Deep Fried Prime Rib

I actually like this deep fried version just a little bit better than my normal ‘bake in the oven’ prime rib recipe just because of the crust. This was quite possibly the best prime rib I’ve ever tasted. It’s all about that crust that the meat gets – I’m just in love!

• Crispiest Crust: Deep frying gives your prime rib roast a beautifully golden, crispy crust while keeping the center tender and juicy. It’s a perfect balance of texture and flavor that’ll blow your mind (it does mine!).
• Quick Cooking: While roasting can take hours, deep frying cooks your boneless rib roast in just minutes per pound. You’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal.
• Great Texture & Flavor: The outside of the roast gets an amazing crispy crust, while the center of the roast stays tender and flavorful. The garlic butter injection makes every bite just melt in your mouth.
• A New Holiday Tradition: Move over, deep-fried turkey—there’s a new king of the holiday season! This deep-fried prime rib will have everyone asking for it every year. My recipe takes holiday meals to new heights!

Important Tips for Deep Fried Prime Rib

There are a few keys to getting this Deep Fried Prime Rib perfect.

• First off, if you like your prime rib well done – from the center to the crust – this method will not work for you. This method produces a medium rare prime rib. However, if you are serving guests who do like rarer meat, you can always eat from the outside in. Meaning – the folks that like the well done sections can have the outer part, and the folks that like the rarer sections can have the center.
• Also, you’ll need a turkey fryer. 
• Make sure you start off with a completely room temperature prime rib.
• I’ve tried this a few times now (to perfect it) and this method works better on a prime rib roast about 4.5-6.5 pounds. Once you start getting larger than that, the crust gets a little too dark before the inside is cooked.
• Fry at 350 degrees for 4 minutes per pound – then wrap in til foil & let sit for 45 minutes before slicing. That will produce the nice medium rare results you that you see in my pictures. If you like it a little more cooked, you can add an additional 30-45 seconds per pound to the cook time & let rest for an additional 15 minutes (hour total time).

What You Need to Make Deep Fried Prime Rib

• One 4.5-6.5 Pound Prime Rib Roast: I prefer a boneless rib roast because it cooks more evenly and fits better in a turkey fryer. The center of the roast stays tender and juicy, while the outside of the roast gets that perfect crispy crust during deep frying.
• Garlic Powder: It’s used both in the rub for the roast and mixed into the garlic butter for injecting.
• Melted Butter: Melted butter is combined with garlic powder and injected deep into the roast.
• Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder (or Steak Seasoning): These seasonings bring out the natural flavors of the prime rib roast. Feel free to use your favorite steak seasoning if you’d like to instead.
• Peanut Oil: This is the best oil for deep frying because it can handle the high oil temperature needed for that perfect crust. Be sure to use enough oil to cover the roast completely, as marked in your turkey fryer.
• Turkey Fryer: You’ll need a turkey fryer to safely handle the hot oil and deep fry meat like a pro. It’s perfect for cooking a deep-fried roast and ensures everything comes out evenly cooked.

How to Make Deep Fried Prime Rib

1. Bring the Prime Rib to Room Temperature: Start by letting your prime rib roast sit out until it reaches room temperature. This is super important, be patient!
2. Prep the Turkey Fryer: Place your boneless rib roast in the turkey fryer. Fill with water until the roast is completely covered, plus an inch above it. Use a sharpie to mark the water level—this shows you how much peanut oil to add later. Drain the water, remove the roast, and dry both the fryer pot and roast with paper towels.
3. Fill and Heat the Oil: Pour enough oil into the fryer, filling it to the line you marked earlier. Heat the peanut oil to 350°F. Use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature so it stays steady.
4. Inject the Garlic Butter: Melt your butter and mix in the garlic powder. Using a meat injector (grab one from the local grocery store or online), jab into the center of the roast and add the injectable butter from different angles.
5. Season the Roast: Rub the outside of the roast generously with salt, pepper, and more garlic powder—or your favorite steak seasoning. Use a sharp knife to cut a hole through the middle so the fryer rack can slide in easily.
6. Lower the Roast into the Oil: Insert the turkey fryer rack into the roast. Carefully and slowly lower the prime rib into the hot oil to avoid splashes. Be sure the oil doesn’t go over the sides of your fryer.
7. Deep Fry the Prime Rib: Fry the roast at 350°F for 4 minutes per pound. Keep a close eye on the oil temperature to maintain that perfect heat for a crispy crust.
8. Rest and Slice: As soon as you pull the deep-fried rib roast out, wrap it tightly in foil. Let it rest for 45 minutes on a cutting board to lock in the juices. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the roast if needed.
9. Serve and Enjoy: Slice your deep-fried prime rib and serve it alongside your favorite sides.

What to Serve with Deep Fried Prime Rib

Here are some of my favorite sides to serve alongside prime rib:

• Potatoes: Crispy Garlic Potato Wedges, Cheesy Ranch Potatoes, Old-Fashioned Creamed Potatoes
• Veggies: Crack Green Beans, Zuchinni Tots, Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries and Balsamic
• Pasta: My kids loving eating my Baked Mac And Cheese With Velveeta with juicy steak.
• Bread: I like to make either my Longhorn Bread, Sweet Potato Biscuits, or classic Buttermilk Biscuits to sop of all the meat juices.

If you make this, post it on Instagram and tag me @MrsHappyHomemaker in it – I’d love to see your results!

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Deep Fried Prime Rib

Ingredients

• 1 - 4.5-6.5 pound prime rib I prefer boneless for this method
• 2-3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 stick melted butter
• salt pepper, & garlic powder to taste (or your favorite steak seasoning)
• peanut oil for frying
• turkey fryer

Instructions

• First, your prime rib needs to be at room temperature!
• Place your prime rib in an empty turkey fryer & fill with water to where it's covered entirely with an inch above the roast. Mark the area with a sharpie so you know where to fill the oil up to. Very important! Drain the water from the turkey fryer, remove the roast, dry the fryer pot, & fill to the line with peanut oil.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
• Combine the garlic powder & melted butter. Using a meat injector (you can buy this in the cooking supply aisle or on Amazon), inject the prime rib from all different angles with the garlic butter.
• Rub salt, pepper, & garlic powder all over the roast to taste - or you can use your favorite steak seasoning.  Using a sharp knife, make a hole right down the middle of your prime rib roast so that you can insert the turkey fryer rack easily. Insert your turkey fryer rack & slowly lower into the hot oil. Fry, at 350, for 4 minutes per pound. Wrap in foil as soon as it's removed & let sit for 45 minutes before slicing.